Daily Update- January 21, 2021: COVID-19 Update

The State’s COVID-19 Task Force met today, and we learned more about the effects of the holidays on the virus transmission. The State Biostatistician stated, based on previous post-holiday trends, it is likely that we have seen the full impact of Christmas gatherings in our case trends and test positivity. The impact of New Year’s will continue to be present through the end of January. The state is observing a much smaller holiday impact than was anticipated, and it is unlikely there will be additional significant increases caused by the holidays. As of January 19, 116,041 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered and reported to NV WebIZ. Starting this week, part of Nevada’s allocation of COVID-19 vaccine doses will be provided to pharmacies that have agreed to assist in the vaccine distribution process starting with those 70 and older. 36,825 first doses were allocated to Nevada for next week.

Federal Updates

Cortez Masto, Rosen Applaud $177 Million for COVID-19 Prevention and Tracing

Cortez Masto Raises Hospitality Industry, Housing Issues With Treasury Secretary Nominee Yellen

Rosen Transcript Following Hearing on Nomination of Pete Buttigeig to Lead DOT

Rosen Statement Applauding Biden Administration’s Actions to Combat COVID-19

Rosen, Cortez Masto Announce $500,000 Grant to RTC To Enhance Transit Operational Efficiency Affected by COVID-19

Rosen Statement Applauding President Biden’s Day One Executive Actions

AMODEI STATEMENT ON HOUSE VOTE TO APPROVE WAIVER FOR SECRETARY OF DEFENSE NOMINEE

Statement from Congressman Steven Horsford on President Biden’s Day One Executive Actions

Agency and Local Government Updates

Southern Nevada Health District launches Linkage to Action (L2A) mobile outreach unit

SNHD COVID-19 Vaccine Update